About
A. Roland Spedale Jr., MD, FACP is a board-certified internist serving adult patients in Dothan, Alabama through the MDVIP network. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University in 1988 and his Doctorate of Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1998. S. Navy Presidential Honor Guard in Washington, DC. His military honors include the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Navy "E" Ribbon.
Dr. Spedale completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Early in his career, he earned the Osler Award for Excellence in Clinical Diagnosis as an intern. He has served on the Physician Leadership Group at Flowers Hospital since 2007, acting as Chief of Medicine from 2011 to 2013 and Vice Chief of Staff since 2014. He also serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioner and osteopathic students. Dr. Spedale believes deeply in listening as a clinical tool. He focuses on diabetes risk, coronary disease prevention, stroke prevention, and personalized nutrition and exercise guidance for each patient.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tulane University, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, 1988
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, Doctorate of Medicine 1998
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 1998-1999
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Spedale Jr. right for?
Dr. Spedale is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who takes time to understand their full health picture. Patients managing or at risk for diabetes, coronary disease, or stroke benefit from his proactive, prevention-focused approach. He works especially well with patients who value direct physician access and longer, unhurried appointments. Those seeking individualized wellness planning alongside management of chronic or acute conditions will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Spedale specializes in internal medicine with a focus on chronic disease management and prevention. He has particular clinical interest in diabetes risk assessment, coronary disease prevention, and stroke prevention. He also treats a wide range of acute conditions and tailors care plans to each patient's individual health needs.
Yes. Dr. Spedale holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He also serves as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a distinction recognizing excellence in internal medicine.
Dr. Spedale earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1998. He completed both his internship and Internal Medicine residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, finishing his residency in 2001.
Dr. Spedale centers his practice on listening. He believes that allowing patients to speak fully gives him the clearest path to providing the right care. He builds individualized wellness plans for each patient and addresses both acute and chronic conditions with a proactive, thorough approach.
Yes. Dr. Spedale holds staff privileges at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. He currently serves as Vice Chief of Staff there and has been a member of the Physician Leadership Group since 2007.
Dr. Spedale has served as a preceptor for nurse practitioner and osteopathic medical students since 2004. He also served as a Council Member for the Alabama Chapter of the American College of Physicians in 2015 and 2016.
Yes. Flowers Hospital presented Dr. Spedale with the Doctor's Best Medicine Award in 2011. Earlier in his career, he earned the Osler Award for Excellence in Clinical Diagnosis as an intern at the University of Alabama.
Yes. Dr. Spedale makes himself available to patients by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of his MDVIP practice model.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026